Mr. Show With Bob and David Season 2 Episode 4

Mr. Show With Bob and David Season 2 Episode 4 The Biggest Failure in Broadway History

  • TVMA
  • December 7, 1996
  • 28 min
  • 8.3  (217)

The Biggest Failure in Broadway History is the fourth episode of the second season of Mr. Show With Bob and David. The episode revolves around a fictionalized staging of a Broadway production that was considered a complete and utter failure.

Bob and David star as the two lead actors of the disastrous play, which appears to be a poorly conceived musical about a family living on a farm. From the very first song, it’s clear that the show is going to be a disaster, as the actors stumble over lines and miss their cues.

As the play progresses, it only seems to get worse. The set falls apart, the costumes are shoddy and the lighting is off. One scene in particular involves a live goose that ends up getting loose on stage, causing chaos among the actors.

The audience is equally confused and unimpressed, with one woman shouting “Get off the stage!” at Bob and David in the middle of a song. Despite all of this, the two actors continue on with the show, determined to see it through to the very end.

It’s not until the final scene that the true extent of the disaster is revealed. In a moment of sheer absurdity, the stage transforms into a giant cake and the entire cast begins to dance around in icing-covered costumes. The audience is completely bewildered, and the two leads are left alone on stage, covered in frosting and staring out at the silent, unimpressed crowd.

Throughout the episode, there are a number of sketches and interstitials that tie into the theme of failure and absurdity. In one sketch, Bob and David play two hapless astronauts attempting to repair a satellite in space. In another, they play two pretentious art critics endlessly praising a nonsensical painting.

The overall tone of the episode is one of satire and surrealism, with the failure of the Broadway production serving as a metaphor for the absurdity of life itself. Despite the constant mishaps and disasters, Bob and David remain committed to their roles, refusing to give up even in the face of complete and utter failure.

Overall, The Biggest Failure in Broadway History is a hilarious and absurd episode that’s sure to appeal to fans of Mr. Show’s unique brand of humor.

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  • First Aired
    December 7, 1996
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (217)